 | FIFA faces questions for supermodel role before Women's World CupFIFA did not specify details Monday of the projects involving Lima, nor if it would involve the biggest-ever marquee women's tournament which now has 32 teams. |
 | Lionel Messi rested for PSG cup tie after FIFA World Cup returnGaltier also called upon PSG fans to provide the Argentine a warm welcome, despite his key role in defeating France in the final of the World Cup. |
 | How Kashmir scored a perfect goal in QatarIt was a very tough job to complete the order on time,” said Wasim. He, then, hired as many as 4,000 artisans from across the Valley to fulfil the order. |
 | Mbappe haunted by France's loss, not bitter toward ArgentinaArgentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been criticized for the excessive tone of his celebrations. |
 | Japan coach Moriyasu staying on after World CupThere had been speculation about his future after a rollercoaster performance by Japan, who again failed to reach the quarter-finals but produced stunning wins against Germany and Spain. |
 | World Cup hangover a factor as Premier League returns to action on Boxing DayEngland's top-flight clubs face a selection headache with key players rested and given time off to recover from fatigue caused by the recently concluded FIFA World Cup. |
 | Falalalala with FIFA cheersThe FIFA fever continues in CA John’s household in Kodambakkam in the form of a Christmas crib that encapsulates the spirit of the game |
 | FIFA reviews chef's 'undue access' to hold World Cup trophyThe chef, a regular guest of FIFA with VIP access during the World Cup, was filmed grabbing the arm of captain Lionel Messi on the field to get his attention. The soccer seemed irritated in the clip. |
 | French football president wants Deschamps to stay as head coachDeschamps, 54, led Les Bleus to the World Cup final on Sunday, where they lost in a penalty shoot-out to Argentina, after guiding them to the trophy four years ago. |
 | FIFA mostly wins big but loses trust at Qatar World CupThere was clear self-interest to declare the success of a tournament that was politically fraught for most of the 12 years since Qatar was picked to host football's greatest spectacle. |
 | How Indian football was murdered -- end of a stirring legacyIndia qualified by default for the 1950 FIFA World Cup finals when its scheduled opponents pulled out, but the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) - in its wisdom - decided against going there! |
 | Spain's top-flight teams play in Copa after World Cup breakTuesday's games were the first involving top-flight teams in Spain since they stopped playing for the World Cup in Qatar. |
 | Weghorst, Mbappe & some Dunkirk spiritIn the quarterfinals clash, Argentina had gotten off to a 2-0 lead, courtesy Lionel Messi and Nahuel Molina. |
 | FIFA-praised cutouts of Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo on Kerala river get HC's goatKerala HC directed the state government to inform whether it has issued any orders for the removal of hoardings. |
 | A stirring World Cup that had absurdity as its central themeWhen the beginning astonishes, the end has to be the greatest one ever scripted. It must astonish, antagonise, agitate and elate. |
 | World Cup winners Argentina return ahead of welcome home partyThe team will then begin a tour of the Buenos Aires city centre from midday on Tuesday with millions expected out in the streets on what is a public holiday. |
 | Indo-Pak connection in Argentina's maiden World Cup triumphWaheed Khan migrated from India to Pakistan in 1949, He worked with Argentina coach Menotti in 1978 helping them win their first title. |
 | This Kerala boy pinned his hopes on Messi, rewarded; now, in his village, he's a celebrityThe video of the boy bursting into tears after Messi’s squad lost to Saudi had gone viral |
 | Joy and violence as Kerala celebrates Argentina winThe incident in Kannur took place when Argentina fans celebrated by beating drums and bursting crackers at Palliyamoola. |
 | Messi mesmerises in fitting end to a surreal world cupBut this World Cup never ceased to surprise. Bordering on absurdity at times, it threw up brutal upsets and unforgiving tales of losses. |
